Modes
Survival, Freedom, Hardcore and Creative.
4 entries · Reviewed 2026-10-28
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Survival Mode
The default mode balancing hunger, thirst, oxygen, damage, crafting and exploration.
Freedom Mode
A survival variant that disables hunger and thirst while retaining much exploration and hazard management.
Hardcore Mode
A high-stakes variant with severe death consequences and limited safety feedback.
Creative Mode
A building and exploration mode that reduces or removes standard survival constraints.
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